Things in Jars by Jess Kidd

Things in Jars

Jess Kidd

347 pages • first pub 2019 (editions)

fiction fantasy mystery dark mysterious medium-paced

Description

In this “miraculous and thrilling” (Diane Setterfield, #1 New York Times bestselling author) mystery for fans of The Essex Serpent and The Book of Speculation, Victorian London comes to life as an intrepid female sleuth wades through a murky world...

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Community Reviews Summary of 3,067 reviews

Moods

mysterious 91%
dark 72%
adventurous 60%
tense 23%
funny 20%
emotional 16%
challenging 11%
sad 11%
reflective 7%
hopeful 4%
lighthearted 4%
inspiring 1%

Pace

medium 69%
slow 22%
fast 7%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 52% | Plot: 37% | Character: 10%

Strong character development?

Yes: 44% | No: 32% | It's complicated: 21% | N/A: 1%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 66% | It's complicated: 18% | No: 14%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 47% | Yes: 34% | It's complicated: 15% | N/A: 2%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 46% | Yes: 34% | It's complicated: 17% | N/A: 1%

Average rating

3.67

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